Art Director

NOW HIRING: ART DIRECTOR

Who are we?

DVA is a full-service, creative-driven advertising and public relations agency based in the outdoor recreation mecca of Bend, Oregon. With clients throughout the West, DVA specializes in tourism, sports & rec, and healthcare industries. More information can be found at dvaadv.com.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic art director who thrives on bringing creative solutions to our client’s business needs through compelling and thoughtful concepts and designs across digital, social, web, and traditional media landscapes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of current marketing trends with the ability to bring fully-integrated marketing campaigns to life from concept to execution against established deadlines and budgets. The Art Director will work alongside and under the direction of the Creative Director to collaborate with agency account and creative teams, execute and present their work to clients, and direct final production, from photoshoots to video and print production.

Responsibilities:

• Work from a creative brief with a copywriter, digital strategist, or other team members, generating concepts to present to the client
• Develop designs and layouts in order to produce effective advertising campaigns
• Create a range of cross-platform digital work such as responsive social media ads, websites, landing pages, emails, and banners
• Take ownership of print projects from concept and design through the printing process
• Manage multiple projects and work within set budgets and established timelines
• Commission and direct specialists, such as web developers, artists, photographers, and videographers, as necessary

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an Art Director/Designer
• A portfolio reflecting relevant campaign work
• Experience developing integrated campaigns across multiple platforms with an emphasis on digital
• A thorough understanding of digital design best practices, UXD, and emerging trends in digital and social media
• Strong conceptual, presentation, and client-facing skills
• A flexible approach and willingness to adapt your ideas to the needs of clients
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative suite. WordPress experience is a plus
• Deep knowledge of photography, typography, and printing techniques
• Expert knowledge of 4 color printing process
• Ad agency experience preferred but not required

Our ideal candidate should:

· Be highly creative

· Work well as part of a team, with a range of people and personalities

· Be able to perform under pressure

· Have an eye for detail

· Self-motivated with a desire to expand knowledge

DVA Advertising & Public Relations